Wrigley Field in late September was not only on fire because of the playoffs, but also shocked by a story that touched the hearts of thousands of Cubs fans. While the opponents were fighting hard, Matthew Boyd – a veteran rookie of the Chicago Cubs – made social media stir with a short but tearful share: “Grandpa will be extremely happy. I became a Cub.”
Before the Wild Card round, Boyd appeared in the iconic blue-red uniform, with a calm smile but his eyes filled with emotion. He talked about his grandfather, a loyal Cubs fan for decades, who lived through seasons full of hope and tears. Boyd grew up hearing stories about Wrigley, about the legends, about the seismic event of November 2, 2016, when the Cubs broke a 108-year curse and reached the pinnacle of glory.
“Knowing that I have this opportunity, knowing all the things he went through here… being a Cub, that’s great. He would be so happy. 2016 was one of the happiest days of his life. Now I get to be a Cub. That’s great,” Boyd shared.
That seemingly simple statement made the Cubs community “explode.” The post on the Wrigley Cubbies page immediately went viral with hundreds of likes, shares, and emotional comments. “This is the Cubs,” one fan wrote. “It’s not just baseball, it’s a generation, a love that will never die.”
Boyd did not arrive in Chicago as a sought-after star. He came as a legacy bearer, as if history had written a script for the grandson of a loyal fan to one day don this jersey as the Cubs entered a life-or-death battle.
The atmosphere at Wrigley was all the more touching as Boyd took the field with the mindset of “playing for him, for his family, and for this city.” For the Cubs, this was more than just a tactical addition, it was a powerful morale boost ahead of the playoffs.
In a world of sports stories filled with contracts and accomplishments, Boyd’s moment was like a cinematic moment — a place where love, memory, and passion intersect. From the old stands, his grandfather cheered for the Cubs. Today, his grandson is writing a new chapter in that jersey.
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